Lampard: We are not afraid of Ronaldo

September 18, 2008

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard insisted that his side has nothing to worry even if Manchester United’s hit man Cristiano Ronaldo is declared fit for the coming game.

Luiz Felipe Scolari’s men will face European Champions on Sunday at Stamford Bridge with high morale after they scored seven goals in the last two wins over City and Bordeaux.

Ronaldo received PFA Player of the Year after he was instrumental in United’s double in the previous season.

Reports confirmed that the Portuguese winger was edging back from his ankle surgery. However, Lampard said ‘I have no idea about what his current situation and I’m not concerned too.

‘Going with the present form, Ronaldo might be the world’s best player. After what he achieved during the previous season for his club, you are ought to be impressed by the player. However if Red Devils put him on the field, we will have no other options but to deal with him.’

‘Our current lot can handle United’s strongest team. There is no reason why will we be looking to face a weakened side. The only thing in our mind is to beat them.’

Meanwhile, the availability of John Terry for the crucial encounter has also given a boost to Chelsea’s preparation.

A red card decision, which could have ruled England International Terry out for 3 games, has been overruled by a panel after Blues filed an appeal against it.

United’s boss Sir Alex Ferguson, whose midfield star Michael Carrick will miss out with injury that he sustained during the Liverpool Game, will be looking forward to have his best men on the field against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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